Of Kashmir (cashmere) goats

Knitted jerseys and pullovers of cashmere goat fibre

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6110 12 00 (jerseys, pullovers, cardigans and similar knitted articles of cashmere goats) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) import policy under General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) 2022, read with Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 and the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001. Every consignment must be accompanied by a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying fibre composition, a Certificate of Origin, and a brand-owner certificate attesting product genuineness. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 may impose additional port restrictions for consignments originating from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

6110 12 00

Chapter

61 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Notes 10 and 11, Chapter 61

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
Certificate of Origin from exporting country
Brand-owner genuineness certificate from brand owner

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the fibre composition of the cashmere knitted article, together with a Certificate of Origin and a certificate from the brand owner confirming product genuineness and authority to use brand markings. All three documents must accompany the consignment at the bill of entry.
General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) 2022 · Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001
2
Ensure the PSIC from the accredited laboratory or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory certifies the absence of prohibited azo dyes. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; consignments from all other origins require a positive clearance certificate.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) 2022 · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
3
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Consignments not falling within the exempted categories in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification must be routed through the ports specified in Para 1.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a single PSIC for composition while omitting the brand-owner certificate, or assuming the two requirements are interchangeable. Under General Note 11, the brand-owner certificate is a standalone mandatory document — its absence is treated as a documentation deficiency independently of the composition PSIC, and customs officers routinely detain consignments pending its production, attracting demurrage and ground rent while the shortfall is remedied.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6110 12 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted cashmere apparel falls outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) 2022 read with Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 and the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001.

Which countries are exempt from the azo-dye testing requirement for this tariff line?

Only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins require a PSIC or valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory confirming absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

Does the Bangladesh port restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all cashmere knitwear from that origin?

Not automatically — Paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 carve out exempted goods; the importer must confirm whether the specific consignment falls within those exempted categories before selecting the port of entry.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.